QAD Named to Food Logistics' 2018 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- QAD Inc. QADA QADB, a leading provider of flexible, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, today announced that Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named QAD to its 2018 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list.  

The annual FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list serves as a resource guide of software and technology providers whose products and services are critical for companies in the global food and beverage supply chain. 

"The digital supply chain continues its rapid emergence, bringing with it expanded capabilities that impact visibility, security, compliance and efficiency," said Lara L. Sowinski, editorial director for Food Logistics. "Every aspect of the global food supply chain stands to benefit from new and innovative software and technology that is fundamentally changing the global food supply chain."

With over 500 food and beverage manufacturing sites live in over 85 countries, QAD has a proven record of providing effective ERP for food and beverage manufacturers. QAD participates in the development of several key global industry standards, and works with customers in a number of development and industry groups. Knowledge gleaned from these initiatives lets QAD incorporate industry best practices into its QAD Cloud ERP and QAD Demand and Supply Chain Planning (DSCP) solutions to help food and beverage manufacturers readily adapt to challenges in meeting consumer demand, inventory and supply chain management, financial management and compliance needs in today's global marketplace.

"It is a great honor for QAD to be included in this list of top providers," said QAD Sr. Marketing Manager, Consumer, Food & Beverage Markets, Stephen Dombroski. "To be a successful global food and beverage manufacturer in these challenging times, it is critical that manufacturers employ a truly effective enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution — one that grows and adapts to changing business requirements. QAD solutions are built specifically to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers for today and tomorrow."

Companies on this year's 2018 FL100+ Top Software and Technology Providers list will be profiled in the November/December 2018 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.

About QAD – The Effective Enterprise

QAD Inc. QADA QADB is a leading provider of flexible, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. QAD Cloud ERP for manufacturing supports operational requirements in the areas of financials, customer management, supply chain, manufacturing, service and support, analytics, business process management and integration. QAD's portfolio includes related solutions for quality management software, supply chain management software, transportation management software and B2B interoperability. Since 1979, QAD solutions have enabled customers in the automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences industries to better align operations with their strategic goals to become Effective Enterprises.

To learn more, visit www.qad.com or call +1 805-566-6000.

"QAD" is a registered trademark of QAD Inc. All other products or company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. 

About Food Logistics

Food Logistics is published by AC Business Media, a business-to-business media company that provides targeted content and comprehensive, integrated advertising and promotion opportunities for some of the world's most recognized B2B brands. Its diverse portfolio serves the construction, logistics, supply chain and other industries with print, digital and custom products, events and social media.

Contacts:
QAD Inc.
Scott Matulis
Public Relations
818-451-8918
publicrelations@qad.com
or
Evan Quinn
Analyst Relations
617-869-7335
industryanalyst@qad.com

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